Matrix Structural Analysis, Second Edition

✍ Scribed by William McGuire, Richard H. Gallagher, Ronald D. Ziemian

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Year: 2015
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 482
• Edition: 2
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

The aims of the first edition of Matrix Structural Analysis were to place proper emphasis on the methods of matrix structural analysis used in practice and to lay the groundwork for more advanced subject matter. This extensively revised Second Edition accounts for changes in practice that have taken place in the intervening twenty years. It incorporates advances in the science and art of analysis that are suitable for application now, and will be of increasing importance in the years ahead. It is written to meet the needs of both the present and the coming generation of structural engineers.

KEY FEATURES

Comprehensive coverage - As in the first edition, the book treats both elementary concepts and relativity advanced material.
Nonlinear frame analysis - An introduction to nonlinear analysis is presented in four chapters: a general introduction, geometric nonlinearity, material nonlinearity, and solution of nonlinear equilibrium equations.
Interactive computer graphics program - Packaged with the text is MASTAN2, a MATLAB based program that provides for graphically interactive structure definition, linear and nonlinear analysis, and display of results.
Examples - The book contains approximately 150 illustrative examples in which all developments of consequence in the text are applied and discussed.

✦ Table of Contents

Cover
Dedication
Preface
Acknowledgments
Contents
Symbols
Chapter 1 - Introduction
Chapter 2 - Definitions and Concepts
Chapter 3 - Formation of the Global Analysis Equations
Chapter 4 - Stiffness Analysis of Frames - I
Chapter 5 - Stiffness Analysis of Frames - II
Chapter 6 - Virtual Work Principles
Chapter 7 - Virtual Work Principles in Framework Analysis
Chapter 8 - Nonlinear Analysis of Frames - An Introduction
Chapter 9 - Geometric Nonlinear and Elastic Critical Load Analysis
Chapter 10 - Material Nonlinear Analysis
Chapter 11 - Solution of Linear Algebraic Equations
Chapter 12 - Solution of Nonlinear Equilibrium Equations
Chapter 13 - Special Analysis Procedures
Appendix A - A Further Look
Appendix B - On Rigid Body Motion and Natural Deformation
Author Index
Subject Index
Back Cover

✦ Subjects

structural analysis, second-order, material nonlinear, direct stiffness method, finite element method